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The Best Episodes of De Slimste Mens Season 28

Every episode of De Slimste Mens Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of De Slimste Mens Season 28!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 1 - Challengers: Kefah Allush, Wina Ricardo and Nienke van Dijk
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Challengers: Kefah Allush, Wina Ricardo and Nienke van Dijk

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    In the upcoming season of De slimste mens, comedians, politicians, musicians, journalists, and other creators will compete against each other. This autumn, presenters Nienke van Dijk and Kefah Allush, together with cabaret talent Wina Ricardo, will open the competition.

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  2. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 2 - Challenger: Kiki Boreel
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Challenger: Kiki Boreel

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    Challenger Kiki Boreel is a former international model and climate activist. After working for major fashion brands, she turned her back on fast fashion due to its environmental impact. She is now a Climate Ambassador of the Future and advocates for a more circular fashion industry.

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  3. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 3 - Challenger: Roeland Wendel
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Challenger: Roeland Wendel

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    Challenger: Roeland Wendel is a Dutch journalist, presenter, and content creator. He is best known as the resident librarian on the Emmy-nominated children’s program De Mensenbieb (The Human Library), in which children ‘borrow’ living stories. He also works on socially engaged series such as Buddybuddy and is active online.

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  4. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 4 - Challenger: Mats Akkerman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Challenger: Mats Akkerman

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    Challenger: Mats Akkerman is a Dutch political reporter and presenter. After working at the Binnenhof for BNR Nieuwsradio for many years, he moved to broadcaster WNL in 2025. There, he regularly appears as a political commentator on Café Kockelmann and produces the podcast Haagse Hindernissen.

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  5. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 5 - Challenger: Lindsay Zwaan
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Challenger: Lindsay Zwaan

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    Challenger Lindsay Zwaan is a Dutch actress and theatre maker. She made her breakthrough with television audiences playing Sally in the drama series Bodem and has appeared in series such as Sihame and Tropenjaren. Additionally, she creates physical and visual theatre with her collective, Studio Dooie Mus.

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  6. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 6 - Challenger: Jet van der Steen
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Challenger: Jet van der Steen

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    Challenger: Jet van der Steen is a Dutch singer-songwriter rapidly gaining popularity. She started out performing covers on TikTok and made her breakthrough with emotional Dutch-language pop music. She has since been named 3FM Talent of 2026, performs at major festivals, and is working on her debut album.

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  7. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 7 - Challenger: Claudia de Breij
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Challenger: Claudia de Breij

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    Challenger Claudia de Breij is a Dutch cabaret artist, singer, and writer. She has been active in the theater for years and scored a major hit with "Mag ik dan bij jou." In 2026, she will present the New Year's Eve review show (*Oudejaarsconference*) for the fourth time, and she discusses current events in the podcast *De Claudia Show*.

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  8. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 8 - Challenger: QiQi van Boheemen
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Challenger: QiQi van Boheemen

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    Herman also shares the sad news that Paulien Cornelisse passed away yesterday; these segments had already been recorded, and the family wishes for them to be broadcast as planned. Challenger: QiQi van Boheemen is a Dutch actress, performer, and photographer. She made an impression with her debut in the theatre production De Bananengeneratie and played the lead role of PJ in the film adaptation of Joe Speedboot. In addition, she works as a freelance portrait and theatre photographer.

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  9. De Slimste Mens Season 28 Episode 9 - Challenger: Rob Kamphues
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Challenger: Rob Kamphues

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    Challenger: Rob Kamphues is a Dutch television presenter, comedian, and race car driver. He became a household name through programs such as De Reünie. He is currently closely involved in motorsport: for years as the face of Ziggo Sport’s Formula 1 broadcasts, and since 2025 with Viaplay.

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Season 28 Ratings Summary

"Challengers: Kefah Allush, Wina Ricardo and Nienke van Dijk" is the best rated episode of "De Slimste Mens" season 28. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/21/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Challenger: Kiki Boreel".